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Materials Engineer


Job Location:

King of Prussia, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 4 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 1 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB TITLE: Materials Engineer - REMOTE
LOCATION: REMOTE PA
PAY RATE: $ 76.00/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

  • Job Type: Contract (6 months with potential for extension)
  • Clearance: Ability to Obtain Security Clearance
  • Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
  • Benefits: Medical dental and vision (Cigna)
  • Perks: Bonus potential Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
  • Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

  • Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
  • Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role
  • Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary

Summary:

  • Review designs of aerospace hardware for compliance with military specifications such as MIL-STD-11991.
  • Review electrical and electronic equipment designs including piece parts circuit card assemblies wires and harnesses and electromechanical assemblies.
  • Develop non-standard part approval requests (NSPARs) for Department of Defense organizations.
  • Interpret manufacturer datasheets source control drawings and Bill of Materials.
  • Apply understanding of corrosion control (galvanics dissimilar materials coatings) flammability control outgassing metal fabrication (sheets plates castings forgings) and composite fabrication.
  • Support analysis and characterization of metallic and non-metallic materials and processing techniques for procurement design or operation.
  • Support failure analyses mechanical testing corrosion studies tribological evaluations and environmental compatibility assessments.

Requirements:

  • Ability to Obtain a Security Clearance.
  • Three (3) years of experience working to MIL-STD-11991 requirements.
  • Experience developing non-standard part approval requests (NSPARs) to DoD organizations.
  • Experience interpreting manufacturer datasheets source control drawings and Bill of Materials.
  • Strong understanding of corrosion control flammability control outgassing metal fabrication and composite fabrication.
  • Experience in analysis and characterization of metallic and non-metallic materials.
  • Experience supporting failure analyses mechanical testing corrosion studies tribological evaluations and environmental compatibility assessments.
  • Degree in Metallurgical Engineering Materials Science Materials Engineering or Physics is highly recommended.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract contract-to-hire and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering IT production maintenance and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation aerospace and defense.

Keywords: aerospace aviation engineering maintenance aircraft design defense

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